THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: [New Zealand Chart Catalogue](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/charts/nz202-chart-catalogue)

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: [Symbols and Abbreviations](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/charts/chart-symbols-terms-abbreviations)

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: [Standards and Specifications](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/)

Purpose

The hydrographic raster data available through the LINZ Data Service is based on official Paper Navigational Charts published by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority. It should be noted that due to the translation process, some information from the charts is omitted and positions may be not be accurate.

This data: does not replace official Navigational Charts; should not be used for navigation; are not corrected for Notices to Mariners. For navigation, mariners should use official New Zealand Charts as available from chart retailers.

Following Disclaimers:The hydrographic raster data available through the LINZ Data Service is based on official Paper Navigational Charts published by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority. It should be noted that due to the translation process, some information from the charts may be omitted and positions may be inaccurate due to datum issues.

This data: does not replace official Navigational Charts; should not be used for navigation; are not corrected for Notices to Mariners. For navigation, mariners should use official New Zealand Charts as available from chart retailers.

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